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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
RACING RETUssNs.
Some Good sport Mt tn<A Agricui'
tural Park, SAN lose.

| SAN JOSE, August IAN the Agri-
cultural Park this afternop4 there was
largely increased attend4bce.
First event, q of afhnile dash,
starters: Chase's XII BE, Kelly
Lynch's Tricksey and fmen from
the Laurel Wood Farm. hrmen won
by length from Kildayf2d; Trick
sey Sd. Time, :16. =
Next event, mile and half dash
free for all, starters: at Harms s
Varcola, Kelly Lynch's N enlight and
Laurel Woods Patti. Th&favorite led
at the start closely follow by Patti.
Moonlight took the second place and
gained steadily but verX& slowly on
Varcola who entered the e3tretch half
a length in advance afiN won by Il
half neck. Time, 2: :38.
Mile and repeat, free 'fgr all, start
ers: J. ID. McCarthy's A9tlbae, Mat
Storms Grover Clevelan&sTom Fish
er's MayD. and Lee St&ton's Bel
shaw. May led from the start, but
was soon overtaken by Cleveland,
Adalane and Belshaw in the rear.
The first three ran together to the
half-mile post, where Cleveland took
the lead, we'll followed by Adalane,
Belshaw taking Mays place as third.
Adalane came to the stretch close up
to Cleveland and gave hot race, and
the latter came in six inches ahead,
Belshaw third; time, l AZ. Cleve-
land was the favorite and sold at $40,
Adalane $17, field ~.
The second heat was nearly a repe-
tition OF the first, Cleveland winning
by a neck from Adalane, Belshaw
third time, "A. T
SARATOGA SUMNER, RxCFs.
SARATOGA, August 17.+Weather
pleasant and track fast.
Observation-Disclosures Looram won
Balance second, Jack Caeks third.
Time, :04la. Thirteen starters.
One and one-eighth. milsa--Grisette
won Nettie second, Benn1tte third.
Time, :57s. Seven. start8xs.
Three-quarters of a mile-Santa
Rita won; Dudley Oaks second,
Harry Glen third. Time, 1:161a.
Thirteen starters.
One mile, selling-Uni4ue won
Warrington second, Chickahoming
third. Time, AS. Twelve starters.
One and three-sixteenths miles,
hurdle selling-Percy won Liiero sec
ond, Aurelian third. Time, 2:l7.
Nine starters.
THE UTICA. COURSE
UTICA, N. Y, August 1.-THE un-
finished race from yesterday, 2:29
class, was concluded, Misty Morning
taking the heat in 2:26s4 and winning
the race. Problem second, Little Nell
third.
2:21 class-Prince Wilkes won,
Judge Davis second, Garnet third.
Time, 2:19.
2:37 class-Annie King won, Lucille
second, Bell Argle third. Time, :23.
2:1S class, pacing (unfinishedl-Mr-
gyle won, Jennie Lind second Charley
Friel third. Time, 2:17R.
2:26 class (unfinished) i Navonia
won, Sir Walter j. secoaak Astral
third. Time, 2:lS4.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
GENERAL NEWS.
COlOrOw Surrenders and
then Re-escapes.
ACTION AT THE WAR OFFICE.
Queen Victoria IsSues a Pardon TO
all Deserters from the
English Army.
ACTION AT THE WAR OFFICE

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD
DENVER, August 17.-Sherif Ken,
dali has telegraphed to Governor
Adams that no time should be lost in
pushing the troops to the front as rap.
idly as possible, as he anticipates an
attack upon Meeker and all the un-
protected settlements and ranches as
soon as Colorow's bands are united.
AN APPEAL TO CROOK.
U. s. Marshal Hill to-day tele-
graphed to General Crook that the
assistance of the United States is
urgently needed.
THE MILITIA DELAYED.
The militia that left Denver, Colo
RADIO Springs and Leadville last night
for Glenwood Springs have been de-
layed on the road and will not reach
there until tomorrow morning.
LATEsT-KESDALL RETURNS.
The latest news from the Ute out
break says that Sheriff Kendall came
into Meeker last night, bringing with
him four colored men, for the purpose
of holding a powswow. The Indians
asked that fifteen days be granted in
which to get to the reservation in
Utah. This being granted, the In
dams asked for an escort to view the
reservation. Two men were sent with
Colorow, one beingsa Mormon inter-
prefer.
TREACHERY.
When outside the town The Indians
turned upon their escort with knives
and severely wounded tlem. Shots
were fired upon them by party of
Utes in ambush but no one was hit.
WASHINGTON oFFICTALLYISFoRMED
WASHINGTON, August IA tele-
gram was received at the War Depart
ment to-day from Gen. Ter
ry, stating that the Governor
of Colorado had requested Gen
eral Crook to assist the civil author
tiles in serving processes upon the Ute
bucks who had been indicted by the
Grand Jury. Terry asked for instruc-
tions for the guidance of hinself in
the matter.
TROOPS TO BE READT-
A telegram was sent in reply direct
ing him to hold the troops in readiness
to move at a moments notice. The
War Department has received no spe-
cial information of the reported en-
gagement between ColorowS band
and the Sheriff's posse, and the mill
tary authorities don't feel Authorized
to order troops TO assist the civil au-
thorities in their efforts to asrest the
Indians.
CROOK HAS FULL POWERS.
In the event of the defeat OF the
posse and Colorow's taking the war
path, General Crook, who IL near at
hand, has full authority to take any
needful action 10 protect the people.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
FOREIGN NEWS.
An UncOnffrned Report of n. M
StauIey,s Death.

PARIS, August 1.-THE following
dispatch from Zanzibar has been re-
ceived at the Foreign Office: "Hersy
M. Stanley, the explorer, has been
killed by natives, after having been
deserted by his escort"
UNCoRRoBoRATED IN ENGLAND.
LONDON, August 17.-Neither the
Foreign Office nor the Emin Bey Re-
lief Committee have received any
news in regard to the alleged massacre
of Stanley. The officials at the For
eign Office are surprised at the intelli-
gence in the dispatch received by the
French Government, and say if news
of Stanley's death had been received
at Zanzibar the British agent there
had failed to send it.
SAID TO BE ALL RIGHT.
Letters were received yesterday
from Henry M. Stanley, dated June
10Th from Gambruja Village, near the
rapids of Aruwimi, reporting him safe
and the party all well.
ANOTHER DENIAL.
BRUSSELS, August 1.-THE office of
the Congo Free State Association in
this city, and in other well-inforped
circles here, report that the statement
that Stanley was murdered, is untrue.
SEVERE STORMS.
LoNDoN,, August II. - Thunder
storms have been general throughout
the country to-day. In London dis
trict the storm was of the greatess
severity.
WORK. OF TILE CRIMES ACT.
DUBLIN, August 17.-At the Limerick
Sessions to-day shree persons were
sentenced under the Crimes Act, two
of them to six months imprisonment
and one to four months for resisting
the Sheriff.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
BAD RRAKES.
A Train Jumps the Track Near
Washington city.

WASHINGTON, August 17.-As the
St. Louis, Chicago and Cincinnati ex-
press train, due here at $40 A. NJ,
was approaching the eity at a high
rate of speed, the engineer fOund that
the air brakes were not working prop
erly, and blew aawhistle- for ordinary
brakes, but the Grain ran upon what is
known as "Y" near the depot at the
rae of forty miles an hour.
oFverHE x.AcK.
The curve Was very sharp, and the
express car jumped the track and
struck the signal tower. All the ears
except the sleeper ware badly smashed.
CALA,urIEs REPORTED.
The only daaths Hporsed are Ham
fton Brosiers, the engineer, who was
scsllded to daath, and two passengers.
The fireman was. badly scalded and
fifteen pas ssengers seriously injured.
The signal +ower was completely de-
molished. The telegraph operator es-
capped by jumping from the window.
His arm vas broken, but he was not
otherwise injured
AssCENEl OF DISORDER.
Great confusion prevails at the
wreck a2d there is much difficulty in
learning the names of the dead and
woundoa..
CORRECTED ADvICgS.
Latesr investigations show that the
only person killed outright was the
engineer. Ten people were injured
seriously. Two of them, Chauses
Koch. and Wilhelm Buck, of Cinein.
natl, will probably die, and the Others
are Mrs Augusta Barnes, Mrs
Charles Koch, Charles Morrison, fire.
mar, j. b. Smith and Ed Leehe
meyer, all OF Cincinnati; Frank Den.
aup,, st. Louis; James Healy and VIII
Ba&ter, of Washington.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
EASTERN NEWS.
Convention of Pennsylva'
mia Republicans.
FEATURES OF THE PLATFORM.
A Meeting to be Held to Arrange
for the Interstate Extradi-
tiOn of Criminals.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD
HARRISBURG, Pa, August 1.-THE
Republican State Convention was
called to order by Chairman Cooper,
OF the State Committee, this morning,
and Walter Il. Lyons was elected tenn.
porary chairman.
WILLIAMS FOR JUDGE.
Henry w. Williams was nominated
on the first ballot for Supreme Judge.
HART FOR TREASURER.
VIM. B. Hart was nominated for
State Treasurer by acclamation.
THE PLATFORM.
The following are the national fea-
lures of the platform as adopted: 1t
reailirms the declaration of 1886 in
favor of submitting to the vote of the
people the prohibitory constitutional
amendment and endorses the action
OF the last Legislature in the submission
of the amendment making suffrage
free by abolishing the tax qualifica-
ton. 1t favors the tariff for the sake
of nurturing American manufactures.
1t demands the passage of more vigor-
Gus national laws for the scrutiny of
immigration.
SOCIALISTS OBJECTED TO.
1t expresses adherence of anarch-
istic ideas, and demands that any
violations of law by this class be met
with severe punishment. 1t favors
the creation of the American marine,
and declares that the surplus of the
Treasury cannot be better expended
than in the enlargement of the gen.
eral pension list, so as to include all
honorably discharged soldiers who
may be in need.
THE DEMOCRATS ATTACKED.
1t arraigns the Democratic party
and present National Administration
for general inability in dealing with
all national questions, affirming that
the only energy they have exhibited is
in the displacement of experienced
officers and in the direct violation of
the Civil Service pledges.
CHARGES AGAINST TIE PRESIDENT.
1t charges President Cleveland with
to nuture sectionalism in
order to preserve a solid Democratic
South by preference to distinguished
soldiers prominent in their eff
forts to destroy the government; by
his refusal to sanction pensions to sol
diers eminent in their efforts to sus-
tain it and by his rebel flag order.
BLAINE's NOMINATION. ENDORSED.
The following is the closing part of
the seventh plank: "The Republicans
of Pennsylvania, the native State of
the Hon. James G. Blaine, will view
with pleasure his nomination for the
Presidency in the campaign of 1888.
Accident cannot abate the love of a
great party, nor the admiration of
great people for the statesman true
alike to his convictions and to his
country"
SYMPATHY FOR IRELAND.
Resolutions were also adopted de-
discrimination against the
colored race in the South and eXtend-
ing sympathy and greeting to Glad
stone, Parnell and associates.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
TIiE INVESTIGATION.
iNit,s@ speaks OF the Offers the
Company made HiNl.

/ SAN ERAycEsco, August 17.-Darius.
o. Milas,. of New York, formerly of
Sacramento, testified before the Pacific
Railway Commission this. morning
that he had overtures made to him to.
take an interest in the construction of
the, aompany's road, but declined, and
was also offered controlling interest,
in the Central Pacific in 1873. He,
stated that he was offered so per cent.
interest OF the stock in all the corpor-
ations connected with the Central
Pacific, but declined, as he could not
iagree with the company in the par
|ticulars of details, and the attitude. Of
the government also deferred him.
The company, he sas1, offered him so
per cent. OF the stock for s25 100000.
ACCOUNTS MISSING.
Richard f. Stevens, the commits
sion's accountant testified that many
OF the books We're missing for which
he had asked, and also vouchers on
which large sums of money had been
paid by Stanford and CrocAer. He
referred especially to a voucher Of
$lS, 900 paid to Mr.. Crocker for back
salary, for which he could find no
authorization.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
Death of n Noted Clergyman.

SEATTLE, w. T., August Ill. j.
Powell died here to-day after an i'll
ness of several months. Deceased
was Methodist Episcopal clergyman
of note and an educator of long exper-
ience, and at one time Superinten-
dent of Public Instruction for the
state of Oregon. For five years past.
he was President of the University OF
Washington at Seattle.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
Grand Army Rates.

CHICAGO, August 1.-THE Western
Passenger Association met to-day, and
decided to adhere to the rate for the
Grand Army Reunion at st. Louis,
next month, at u single fare on the
roads west and northwest of the Mis-.
souri, river, as already agreed upon
The roads from Chicago to st. Louis
will make rate of l cent to meet the
rate fixed by the Central Traffic Asso
citation.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
VITICULTURAL.
A Committee Appointed to En-
quire Into the Legislation.

SAN Francisco, August 17.-Presi-
dent II. w. Mcintyre of the Grape
Growers and Wine Makers Associa-
ton, has appointed the committer
authorized at Yesterdays meeting of
the society, which is to ascertain what
national legislation is required by the
California vineyardists.
THE COMMITTEE
Consists of Charles A. Wetmore, of
Livermore, who is Chairman III. w.
Crabb, OF Vacaville; Geo. West, Of
Stockton; Charles Bundschu, of So
noma, and f. G. Priber of San Fran
cisco. They will investigate the sub
ject of adulteration besides proposing
legislative remedies.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
ENGLISH DEsERTERS..
The(eSAecn Issues a., Pardon to- al
military Offenders.

SAN FRANCISCO, August I7,---'The
British Consul has geceived by mail a
proclamation by her majesty the
Queen, pardoning all desertoHs from
the, British army wherever they may
be. This royal favor is bestowed in
honor of the jubIee. A number Of
English deserters are supposed to bt
in California, aadl they may obtain
their pardons by communication with
the officers of their former regiments
1t is to be canefully noted that this
mercy is not extended 10 deserters
from the navy.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
THE PROHIBITION PARTY.
State Convention at Lincoln.
Neb.-The Platform.

LINCOLN, Neb., August 1.-THE
Prohibitionists met in state conven-
vention and put their ticket ia the
field. Judge C. +. Abbott OF Saline
county was elected supreme Judge and
Hadalio S. Hilton of Merrick and e..
ID. Newell of Richardson, regents OF
the state university.
THE PLATFORM
Adopted recognizes Almighty God as
the rightful sovereign of-all men, and
declares that constitutional and statu-
tory prohibition is the most vital issue
before the American people. 1t de-
nounces the policy of the general gov
ernment in issuing permits to liquor
sellers. 1t denounces allowing
foreigners to vote, before being
naturalized; it favors granting PEN
sions to all disabled. Union soldiers
and sailors; demands equal rights for
ALI citizens; indicts Republicans for
defeating the submission Of the pro
hitition amendment; araigns the
Democratic party for disloyaity for
allowing in platfSrm uFerances the
right of the peoplesto sag whether or
not the liquor tratha will be ouEgawed,
and invites the working men or Ne
braska to join tha-Prohibition array in
lbs crusade against tae enemies OF
honest labor.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
TRAIN WRECKERS AGAIN.
A DastardIy Plot Frustrated at
st. Louis.

ST.. LOUIS, August IA diabolical
attempt was made tonight to wreck
the outgoing passenger train on the
Ohio and Mississippi road on the out
skirts of the city by driving two coup
ling pins in frog. An officer walk
ing through the yard just before the
train was due, discovered and removed
the obstruction. The track at this
point is on a high embankment and
much loss OF life would have followed
a wreck.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
INTERSTATE EXTRADITION.
California to he Represented a,
the New York Convention.

NEW YORK, August H.-Charles
Henry Phelps, of New York, has
been appointed by the Governor of
California as a delegate from that
State to the meeting OF representa-
tives of several States, to be held next
Tuesday, to confer upon uniform
system of rules and practice in the
matter of interstate extradition of
fugitives from justice. The meeting
is held in response to an invitation
signed by the Governors OF New York,
Connecticut, Massachusetts,, Pennsyl,
vania and New Jersey, and extended
to the Governors of all the States aud
Territories in the Union.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
THE RIOTERS REPuLsED.
SHARON.HILL.
The Famous Divorce Case BObs
UP Again.

SAN Francisco, August 17.-After a
peaceful slumber of nearly two years
the famous Sharon divorce case was
resurrected to-day. The suit was
reached on an appeal before the Su-
preme Court. The appeal involves
the question of the marriage of the
parties as well as the controversy
about the alimony order. Judge Sui
livan granted the plaintiff, Sarah Al
thea Hill, S2500 alimony per month,
but no part has as yet been paid.
After informal discussion the case was
POSTPONED until tomorrow.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
K;,,ea I'm n Lumber Camp.

SEATTLE, w. T., August l7.-Frank
II. Martin, % years OF age, while
working in logging camp few miles
distant yesterday afternoon, was struck
by the top of u falling tree. His legs
were broken and crushed and his head
was badly hurt. He died in few
hours.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
SENATOR RuDDLEBE ssGER.
Ellis Mental Arrangements ss said ia
be Defective.

WOODSTOCK, Va, Augusad7.-Sen-
ator Riddleberger, after delivering
himself up, sat all day in the portico
in front of the Jail, where he had a
levee with lis friends. Atrnoon yes
terday he walked off, but was arrested
on the street and brouglt back. In
the evening he walked off again.
THE SENTENCE SUSPENDED.
Judge Newman was informed that
the Senator's condition vas such as to
render confinement dangerous. Judge
Newmanissned an order to the jailor
suspending the sentence of ten days
for contempt Of court unfa such time
as RiddHbsYger's condision would per
NIT hGa 10 be returneGat to jail The
friends of the Senator say that he is
not in O. condition to know what he IS
doing.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
SAN DIEGO.
Notes of Progress From the City
ON the Bay.

SAN Diego, August 17.-Captain X.
S. Taylor and r. S. Moore, of the Ris-
don Iron Works of San Francisco, are
reported as having selected site here
for branch foundry. This company
is now laying pipes for the National
City water works and has furnished
the motors of one or two of the local
railroad lines. Fred Perris, Chief
Engineer of the California Southern
road, is now laying the outside tracks
for Spreckels' new warehouse, and as
soon as the tracks are down the build
ing will be erected as rapidly as pos
sible.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
Anxious for Peace.

PHILADELPHIA, August IA COM
mittee of the Universal Peace Union
yesterday prepared an open letter to
be sent to the Constitutional Centen-
nial Commission, protesting against
the parading of military during the
celebration.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
SOUTHERN STEAMSHIPS.
The International COmPany's
BOat starts ON Saturday

SAN Francisco, August 1.-THE
steamer City of Topeka, which has
been chartered by the International
Steamship Company to ply between
San Diego and various Mexican ports,
is loading freight here and will leave
on Saturday for San Diego.
LOADING FOR SAN DIEGO.
1t is reported that the steamer
Jeanie, built at Bath, Me-, has been
chartered at the East to load miscel-
laneous cargo for San Diego. She will
be placed in the lumber trade between
San Diego and northern coast ports on
her arrival
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
SAN DIEGO,S HARBOR.
Application for nm Official to
Protect Public Interests.

SAN DIEGO, August IA memo
rial was sent to-day by the City Trus-
tees and Chamber of Commerce to
Governor Bartlett, requesting that he
forward it to the Secretary OF War. 1t
urges the necessity Of the appoint
ment at once of a competent engineer
as Harbor Commissioner to advise the
CITY officials regarding the system OF
wharfage, before the water front Is
permanently injured by private whar
enterprises constructed without re-
gard to public interests.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
A TERRIFIC TEMPEST.
Calabasas the Scene of the Storm
"A Family Injured.

NoGALEs, Ariz., August ia ter
rife gale accompanied by heavy rain
and hail passed over Calabasas ten
miles west of Nogales, at noon to-day
Mrs. Manuel Quijada, a widow
with her three children, had taken
refuge in an unoccupied store and the
wind completely demolished the build
ing, burying the family in the ruins.
The wind blew in the front of the
store when the mother with her chill
dren started to go out on the rear of
the building and had reached the
door when the rear and side walls fell.
ONE CHILD KILLED.
A little girl two years old WITS in
jured by falling brick and died soon
after being dug out. The oldest girl
was badly stunned and bruised, but it
is thought that she will recover. The
baby was hit on the head by brick,
but was wrapped up at the time SO
that she sustained no serious injury.
Mrs. Quijada was badly hurt about
the head and face, but not danger
ously.
UNPRECEDENTED HAILSTONES.
The hailstones that fell during the
storm were the largest ever seen in
this part of the country.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
Offered for Sale.

WASHINGTON, August 17.-Offers for
sale of the Az per cent. bonds to the
Government were received at the
Treasury Department to-day amount
ing to $S,236, $50. Rates ranged from
81 to $1.l0.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
IMMERSED.
NarrO w Escape of N Teamster at
Coronado.

CORONADO BEACH, San Diego, Aug
ust 17.-This morning a heavy wagon
belonging to the Coronado Beach
Company, loaded with lumber and
with young team of horses at
tached, backed off the ferry boat into
about thirty feet of water. The driver
escaped by jumping from the wagon.
The horses were both drowned.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
France, Germany and Russia
Refuse to Recognize Him.

ST.. PETERSBURG, August II. = A
journal in st. Petersburg says The
Russian Embassy as Constantinople
has handed to the Porte a protest
against Prince Ferlinand's occupancy
of the Bulgarian throne. The journal,
however, makes this pertinent in
quiryr "Can ifi be. supposed that
Russia will consider herself alone
bound to become the. defender OF what
remains of the Berlin treaty.
GERMANY's ACTION.
LONDON, Augusa D7.-A German
agent has been stationed at Sofiaber
instructed to continue the administra-
tive relations withthe' Bulgarian ele-
ment, but to avoid anything of a nature
that would lead Ferdinand to suppose
that Germany was1 ioldang official re-
lations with him.
FRANCES INSTRUCTIONS.
The French consuls i'm Bulgaria have
been instructed to discontinue busi-
ness. relations with the government.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
ing Order.

NoGALEs, AT. An. .;ooand Arivono
trains on the New MeA, -,ostordov tbo
road began running road is only
first for ten days. The large force
temporarily repaired, but q in good
of men is at work placing Il
condition.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
whitney and Luce.

BAR HARBoR, Me-, August IT,
Secretary Whitney arrived here to-
night. Speaking on the subject Of
Admiral Luce, Secretary Whitney said
that pleasant relations existed be-
tween himself and the Admiral.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-08-18
RAILRONps WARFARE.
Trouble ExI0otad Over the Cor
structiOn oEja Cani dian Line.

structiOn oEa CaSl u liam Lime.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, August IA
special from Winnipeg says that the
Canadian Pacific yesterday sent road
building ma inrial and a gang OF fifty
men over its,soutlhern hsanch to Nor
ris where ME work was to begin no
night constructing spur line crossing
the route, OF. the Red River Valley
road, thus, obstructing the building OF
the latter An open conflict between
the forces, of the two roads is expected
to-day. The Red River people say
that they will put their road through
at all hazards.